Ep160: 5 Points to consider before starting your homestead Youtube channel

[@amtowifarm8978]

I honestly don’t know how you and the rest of the homesteader KZbin community find the time to create these videos. Thank you for your efforts.

[@RedToolHouse]

Sometimes I wonder the same thing!

[@yruhatin100]

I am planning to leave the rat race while still young and go homesteading in the south. I've loved the outdoors. This channel has been my inspiration and how-to source.

[@RedToolHouse]

Awesome! I would love to go back in time and tell my 20-something self to stop accumulating debt. Could have saved me a lot of grief in the future. Good luck!

[@davidchapman7495]

I get exactly what your saying, yruhatin100, Red tool house and loads of other homesteading channels have given me the confidence to make the move, without the access to their knowledge and experience I'm not sure the future would be the same. I am just about to start my channel so others can follow me moving from a city in UK to an off grid log house in the forest in Lithuania. It's been a year since your comment I hope all went well for you GOOD LUCK and big thanks to Red tool house

[@CreatingEssence]

Always Good advice here! Thanks for sharing this side of the YouTubing Homesteader gig.

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanbarr5740]

Troy I subscribed to your channel because I appreciate most all of your topics. And I appreciate the work and sound quality of your videos. Always looking forward to the next episode. Thanks buddy.

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks for watching, Dean!

[@rclamb04]

I learn a lot from your videos and appreciate your hard work so thank you.

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks!

[@TheAlchemistOfSouls]

The info you put on this channel is priceless.I wish you the best of health and a long happy life so that you may keep sharing the good and bad of homesteading with us. In 2 years i will be 30 years old and finally (retiring) getting off the crazy train of corporate work-style and will be moving on a forest homestead with my lovely wife. I want you to know that part of the decision is because of you and i am grateful for that. Keep it up Sir and all the best.

[@RedToolHouse]

Congratulations on your pending retirement! How exciting it must be for you at this time. Oh, to be 28 again!

[@TheAlchemistOfSouls]

We've been working hard over the past 5 years to save a lot of money and invest in safe ways so that we are debt free by the end of it all.The plan was to retire early so that we may enjoy the life we want and you must know how many compromises you have to do to get anywhere close to that. Anyway, ramble done :) but i'm looking forward to the possibilities of self sufficiency and a peaceful family life where we can take care of each other and still make a in come whiteout having to push through 70 hour weeks anymore. 2 more years!!! thanks again for the i'm put you have in so many peoples lives.

[@SunshineFarm]

We just started ours and these are absolutely some helpful tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikegriffin3437]

I am one of those that live in the city and watch to hopefully learn something I can bring to my place. Also many are just fun and enjoyable to watch. Thanks Troy and Kelly for producing the videos.

[@RedToolHouse]

Good deal! Thanks for watching.

[@joenews77]

Excellent overview of the topic....love ALL of your videos, (great content)....absolutely love your sense of humor...definitely keeps me looking to come back "time after time"...like the Cyndi Lauper reference?...LOL. 😎

[@RedToolHouse]

Cyndi Lauper? Your hanging around my age it sounds like! Thanks for watching!

[@williamburnett6616]

Hi Mr. famous Haha, I enjoy your videos I'm 70 years old or lever 7. I sold my homestead of 37 acre because my wife is wheelchair bound so both enjoy your channel. Love your sons chicken side job. Remember safety is number one on your homestead.

[@RedToolHouse]

Good deal. I like level 7 people. They have the best stories.

[@ryanmilne336]

Troy, thanks for the video. It is helpful to understand your thought process. As a side note, I would love to see an update on the barn project, and oil preservation treatment. I would also like to place a vote in for a "how to series" going from trees to a building with any of your lumber milled there. Thank you again for all the tremendous work on the channel.

[@RedToolHouse]

Good topic suggestions. I will put them on the list!

[@CliffsideStables]

Milne Family Farm: I agree on more “how to” videos!

[@ryanmilne336]

@@CliffsideStables : I agree, sometimes I want to just send a huge list of requested videos and ensure I get to see everything I'm interested in. Although the videos posted have shown me that there are topics I didn't even know I was interested in that proved very profitable or entertaining. So either way, great job all around!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Good solid points. I am coming up on a year for my You tube channel. It sure does take a lot more time to make a video than viewers realize. If I am going to film a project, it will take me twice as long compared to me just doing it off camera. Constantly having to stop and explain what is going on, moving the camera and lighting for the best shots.

[@RedToolHouse]

No doubt! Definitely slows down a project. My kids roll their eyes when I drag out the camera when we are trying to do something.

[@CliffsideStables]

The double amount of time needed to complete an activity is one of the main reasons I have not shot more videos for our channel. I’m not sure I will ever have the patience to do what Troy and many others do in producing KZbin content. Tim

[@mzh22003]

thx for sharing and i think it would be nice to see a review clip of the systems you use... one of the things took my attention when i heard you saying about the research you do before making any video... you are absolutely right that the knowledge does not walks to us but its us who must seek for it...

[@RedToolHouse]

I will do that in some upcoming videos! Thanks for your input!

[@bobhill9311]

Good morning Troy, watching from Doha Qatar. My family roots are from southwest Virginia. Your videos remind me of the old days and the delicious country hams, snaps, and cornbread from my Granny. Thanks! Bob

[@RedToolHouse]

Qatar? Cool! You there on deployment or private sector?

[@bobhill9311]

private sector

[@petruzzovichi]

Another EXCELLENT video with loads of great information. Thank you Troy from a long-time subscriber. It's time another recipe edition from the Mrs. All the best from N Idaho

[@RedToolHouse]

I told her it was time to get back in the kitchen. She threw a cast iron pan at me!

[@joescott3393]

Another great video Troy. I do not make videos nor will I in the future. I do not have the time. I barely have time to watch the ones I do watch. Perhaps 12 or so. Of perhaps 25 channels that I have previewed I may choose 1 channel to watch. First of all they must be a homestead/farm channel or a channel where folk are preserving/cooking what they grow. The main reason I stop watching a channel is that they have no idea of what they re talking about or why. Like the one gardening channel where the fellow would state that this is the only way to garden but then a year later would not change his mind and make a video stating why he changed his mind but would just make a video stating that some other way was the best. Then there are the channels that make videos just for the sake of making them. A homesteader prepper channel that the fellow made a video at least once a day but would have videos on how to change a tire on your car or the workings of a paperclip. These I eliminate immediately. Why do I watch your channel (I have watched every episode from day one) is probably you do a massive amount of research and present it not as you are the one and only know it all. You present multi sides of the point and let the watcher make his or her own decision. Keep up the great work. God Bless Joe

[@RedToolHouse]

Wow, High praise, Joe! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to contribute in the comments!

[@bootmender]

I like watching your videos because you are professional and this is why I keep coming back. Keep up the good work. Some of the other channels I watch are boring when there just trying to fill up space. 👍👏😊

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your comments and insight you add to the discussion.

[@adamnix7658]

Keep up the good work Troy! Love the videos!

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks!

[@nevets7152]

I really like your story have watched them all and look forward to the next one , it's very interesting and as I have a small farm in Thailand I may get some good info . Also your presentation is easy on the ear as some on KZbin I can not watch, best wishes to you and the family thank you. Steve.

[@RedToolHouse]

I love the fact that so many people watch internationally!

[@j.b.6855]

A suggestion for those who want to start out on the cheap. You dont have to buy video editing software. There are open source applications that are free you can use.

[@AnthonysOutdoors]

How you setup your camera for quality shots and sound outdoors would be awesome! Maybe this winter when the weather goes downhill you can do an indoor show and talk about those things.

[@RedToolHouse]

I will put that on the list for sure!

[@lavioyantoos7390]

Thank you for the advice and information it is something I have been wondering about for quite some time I'm not really a homesteader and more of a mountain man but I am interested in doing something probably more firearms-related however I do realize that there is a whole lot of people doing Firearms KZbin videos I'm still considering a lot of factors I might go archery Orr safety in rock and mountain climbing I'm not sure yet these are all things that I do quite regularly I will continue watching you on a regular basis I get more information out of you that I do most of the other people on the sites but I watched I thank you very much be blessed

[@RedToolHouse]

Good luck with which ever you do. Be careful of KZbin's firearms guidelines. They may limit you on what you can detail in a video.

[@robertmalis4493]

Troy your content is awesome I considered opening a KZbin channel myself but I do not have the patience for trolls and idiots KZbin would eventually end up banning me

[@RedToolHouse]

Kelly keeps telling me, "Take deep breaths before responding to trolls"!

[@robertmalis4493]

Red Tool House - Homestead hey Troy I just sent you an email I don’t know if it went through I have to verify thing and I hit send then I can’t tell if it sent or not I really need to talk to you I had a litter of piglets that went sideways and I just have some questions never had these things happen before my email address is BamBam69 [e-mail]

[@blairwacha3054]

Great information. Very well thought and well presented!

[@haroldbevins393]

Aren't you sitting in the back of your homesteading Limo? love your videos..

[@RedToolHouse]

No doubt!

[@MrVailtown]

👀 forward to every video. I learn , laugh & love your style. Don't laugh at you , sometimes you say old saying in a new way n I get a chuckle.

[@RedToolHouse]

Go ahead and laugh at me, I do many things to deserve it!

[@mzh22003]

Troy, I will say hi and buy lunch if i see you definitely...

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks, Mohammed. I bet you would buy lunch! You are a generous person!

[@shadowbfarms9667]

First it weird that you haven't comment on any of these yet. You must have taken off for a bit. Anyway I have been thinking about emailing you on this very subject. I know there are KZbin videos on how to make KZbin videos but it nice to have someone that kind of fits the bill of "my kind of people" to show me how. Would love to see a series on making videos, editing, and showing us a third person view to the "movie magic" unedited for most part Would be neat to have a schedule of Monday for general homestead info Wed for more specific topic to really look at "nuts and bolts" and the Friday all about KZbin stuff with decent in depth instructions sort of to help guide the way Thanks. I really do enjoy

[@RedToolHouse]

Ha! It is funny you mention not replying. We were in the high mountains the past two days. No internet for miles!! I will take your suggestions under consideration. Sounds like a good option!

[@CliffsideStables]

Red Tool House - Homestead: You were in the high mountains without Internet access, Ha Ha our entire place has limited, limited, limited, Internet access! I have to hike to the top of the hill a quarter of a mile away just to send out text messages.

[@richardriehle4159]

got some good laughs . i particularly liked you "getting big head" moments.

[@RedToolHouse]

Yeah, those times it is tough not to think I am somebody...

[@OakKnobFarm]

I am still using a phone for my baby YT channel, and will invest in a camera when I can (starting with a GoPro for ultimate durability!). And good point about the audio, especially if you're relying on a phone's built in mic. (My breath sounds remind me of Darth Vader on my own stuff...Or maybe the Marlboro Man on his death bed) And another (!) good point about the video file sizes... a 10 minute video might start with 45 minutes of footage. And that's a LOT of data. I also have a 2TB server to store it all. And editing takes time. Especially at first as you're learning how your software works. But everyone, please try! There's a million ideas out there.....Share them

[@RedToolHouse]

Good luck! There a hundreds of camera options but the GoPro is a good one. Hard drive space is definitely a most!

[@sam-and-angela]

I have a (now older) GoPro Hero Session and really like using it. The cost was fairly affordable at somewhere around $200 at the time. My main complaint is the audio quality of the GoPro--it's terrible! I'm also on a baby YT channel ;) and use my phone(s) for video. Both are iPhones, one being an older iPhone 6 and the other is an iPhone 8 Plus. As of right now, I do all my editing and post production on the iPhone 8 using iMovie, too. While not being affordable if you look at smartphone costs vs. camera costs, the fact that my phone is a multi-edge sword on the homestead makes it feel like a better and easier pill to swallow. :)

[@OakKnobFarm]

@@sam-and-angela thanks for the input! Sounds like an external mic would be important

[@sam-and-angela]

Yes! I have a Rode VideoMicMe that I connect to my phone as much as I can remember to. :) It helps a lot with audio. In the past, I'd also made a DIY Lavalier mic from an old set of headphones. But that was back before Apple took away the audio jack on the phones. :(

[@GlacialRidgeHomestead]

Wow 8 terabytes! I’m struggling with trying to figure out how to deal with all the video data. My laptop is maxed out and won’t let me upload one more clip. I guess I need to go get some hard drives.

[@HoppySabbathHomestead]

I am a small KZbin channel that raises rabbits for meat and pets along with chickens and gardens. I am doing 1 video a week and am very focused on growing my brand and community following. I am at 387 Subs. Thank you for this information!

[@Arkine13]

Homesteading limo, isn't that a crewcab truck? I've got one of those! LOL ;)

[@anniegaddis5240]

Can you please have a video on how to make a KZbin video just using pictures/photos and then overlaying a voiceover? I am terribly photo-shy and even when the camera is not on me, I start stuttering and can't even THINK! But I can take photos, and work (edit 50 times if I have to) a voiceover for it. Am trying to make a little video to show my kids and grandkids 3000 miles away (who refuse to visit me) what it is that I do, and maybe leave copies of it for them in my Will.

[@RedToolHouse]

I will try to put that into one of my how to videos coming up! Thanks for the request.

[@dailylife6432]

Troy at some point can you explain how to get your KZbin channel monetized. thanks Roy. love the videos.!!!!!!

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks for watching, Roy. You can turn on monetization once you have 1000 subscribers and more than 4000 watch minutes in a year.

[@westnylefx]

As a wedding videographer i go thru almost 8tb a year. so i feel your pain with the storage space.

[@RedToolHouse]

Do you archive in the cloud at all or just keep buying raid systems? Do you keep old footage or delete after a while?

[@westnylefx]

@@RedToolHouse I do use Google drive, but only for finished project files. I keep my old footage and just buy new harddrive every year.

[@anniegaddis5240]

Weird... when I click on your Amazon link, it goes to a blank white page. If I copy/paste the description of the item and put it into the Amazon search bar, I get a list of all the ones up for sale. But that means they are taking away YOUR few cents you get, right? What are they UP to? I'll try again in a couple days.

[@RedToolHouse]

I will check it out. Thanks!

[@-COMMON-MAN]

❤

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Here's a good one. "What tractor should I get to start a homestead when I don't have much money and can't borrow the money for a new tractor?"

[@RedToolHouse]

Oooh, that is a good one. I will make that a video topic very soon. Great suggestion!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@RedToolHouse Can't wait for the video! Another good one is where do the compact/mini-balers designed for say 15-25hp mini tractors fit into a homestead, and what acreage farmed for hay would it make sense to go with full-sized baling equipment? Your style of video making works really well for the topics you cover.

[@RedToolHouse]

I will have to do some research on that one but that is a good suggestion as well!